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Died abroad suddenly on Friday, 13 September, 2024, aged 78, with his wife by his side.

John had a full, active, and international life. He retired after 35 years from British Airways and Cargolux as a senior 747 400 training Captain, also serving for several years as a magistrate in the UK.

A beloved husband for 57 years to Wyn, dearly loved brother of Tessa, devoted father of Charles and Victoria, and much-loved mentor and grandfather to JJ, Joseph and David. He will be desperately missed by his family and his many friends around the world.

RIP darling, there is a huge hole in our hearts.

Commemorations of his life will be held both in Jersey and in Cyprus.

Our lovely Jo died peacefully at Jersey Hospice on Thursday, 5 September, 2024, after many years of living with cancer, adored Mum of Amy, beloved daughter of Joan, much-loved sister of Penny, Chris, Cathy, Annabelle, Caroline and the late Ginny and sister-in-law of Charlie and Patrick, dear mother-in-law of James and darling Granny of Leo and Sonny, also a very special aunt to Joe, Tom, Eve and Natalie and to her great nieces and nephew. She will be so missed by us all.

Many thanks to the amazing staff at Jersey Hospice for all their care and support.

Funeral Service

A celebration of Jo’s life will be held at the Crematorium at 11.30 am on Wednesday, 2 October.

Family flowers only please, but donations to Jersey Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, 19 September, 2024, adored husband of Angela. Colin will be deeply missed and remembered by so many with love and affection.

Funeral details will follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away in Florida, USA. Son of the late Bette and Gwyn, brother to Robert, Wendy, Brian and Lynda, brother-in-law of June and Phil, uncle to Sam, Beth and Elliott, also his adopted family in the USA.

Now with Mum and Dad x.

Passed away after a short illness on Thursday, 19 September, 2024, in her 88th year, much-loved wife to the late Bert, mother to Susan, Jayne, Lee and Steven, mother-in-law to Phillip, Kate and Louise and grandmother to Kieran, Mady, Ava and the late Micah. She will be sadly missed.

Special thanks to the Nurses in A&E and Plemont Ward.

Sadly passed away in the care of the Les Charrieres Care Home on Sunday, 8 September, 2024, aged 87 years, loving Mum of Linda, Roland, Vanessa and Corinne, much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Doreen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

A service to say thank you for Doreen’s life will be held on Monday, 7 October in the Crematorium Chapel at 11 am, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Doreen’s memory can be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 16 September, 2024, aged 82, after a long struggle with Dementia. Beloved wife of Bob and mother of Robert, Giles, Sarah and Jeremy. Much-loved wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

23.06.50 – 04.09.24.

Sister and best friend to Julie and sister-in-law to Mick.

A part of me will always be missing without my sister by my side.

No more suffering.

Julie x.

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 59 years, surrounded by loving friends after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service

Celebration of life will be held at Jersey Crematorium on Tuesday, 1 October at 2.30 pm.

Streaming will be available on: https://watch.obitus.com, username: yaco7007, password: 114998

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to MacMillian Cancer Support Jersey, account number 27512282, sort code 60 – 12 – 03, account name: Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024, in Scotland in his 91st year. Born 15 July, 1934.

Devoted husband of Caroline, and accordion band leader.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jim, may be sent to Cancer Research UK, Lincolin’s Fields, London, WC2A 3PX (registered charity no 1089464).